Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion : Foldout

Halifax Poor Law Union


After the Napoleonic Wars, the Poor Law Act [1834] was passed. This enabled the formation of Poor Law Unions.

In February 1838, the Halifax Union comprised


See William Corke, Halifax Board of Guardians, Halifax Union Workhouse and Poor Law



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